Hinge-post



W. L. CLARK.

HINGE POST.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 2a. 1919.

1,325,078. Patented Dec. 16,1919.

. MM A GHQ-0421 4 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WYCLIFFE I. CLARK, 0F GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO KEELER BRASS COMPANY, OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN.

HINGE-POST.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, VVYCLIFFE L. CLAn a citizen of the United States, residing at Grand Rapids, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Hinge- Posts, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in hinge posts.

My improved hinge post is especially designed by me for a toilet seat hinge although desirable for use in other relations.

The main objects of this invention are to provide an improved hinge post which 1s attractive in appearance and capable of receiving a high finish, strong and durable and at the same time economical to manufacture. Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow. I I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claim.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, in which:

' Figure I is a top view of my'improved hinge post.

Fig. II is a side view thereof.

Fig. III is a side view with the cap invertical central section.

Fig. IV is a side view of the cap before it is mounted upon the post, partially in section.

Fig. V is a detail side elvation of the post prior to mounting of the cap thereon or the arran ing of the pin therethrough.

In t e drawing similar reference numerals refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, the shank 1 is Specification of Letter's Patent.

threaded at its lower end to receive a retaining nut. The shank is provided with a spherical curved head 2 over which the sheet metal cap 3 is arranged. This cap is a drawn cap, its upper end being spherically curved to fit the head 2 and its lower end flared into askirt. The cap is retained upon the shank by contractlng at 4:, by spinning or other suitable means so that it closely embraces the under side of the head and the shank adjacent thereto.

The pin 5 is arranged through the head and cap to project at either side. The cap 1s preferably of brass or other suitable material adapted to be finished by nickeling or plating as may be desired. The bolt or shank need not be finished or formed of a material adapted to readily take a finish.

The cap is preferably flared as indicated, which gives a massive substantial appearance to the post.

The pin 5 may also be economically formed and finished.

The design may be changed by changing the form and proportion of the thimble or cap which is another feature of very substantial advantage.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

In a hinge, the combination of a shank having a head, a capof sheet nfetal arranged onsaid head and contractedupon the shank below the head and a pin-arranged through said head and cap.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and sealin the ,presence of two witnesses.

WYCLIFFE L. CLARK.

Patented Dec. 16, 1919. Application filed Iuly 23, 1919. Serial No. 312,802. 

